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  1. 19th March 2013, 09:04 PM #11
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    There was a period of time when Mercedes went all green. They installed wiring looms that were biodegradable. The insulation on these looms have now rotted and the cars are catching fire. I know this because a mates Merc caught fire. He now has a non-biodegradable loom.

    My pick of the Mercs for a daily drive would be a W126.

    Whatever you do, get a good one. Mine are proving to be quite costly. They can make any Landrover look cheap and reliable.

    Oh, I should add, I have people drive round to my place in various Mercedes models usually around twenty years old.
    "You collect Mercedes?" they ask.
    "I have two." I reply.
    "Do you want to buy mine?" they hopefully enquire.
    "No." keeping it short so as not to offend.
    "How much would it be worth?" eagerly grasping at straws.
    "Not much."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranga View Post
    I really must replace SWMBO's Vitara, and sick of looking at other options...
    What about a Peugeot 307 HDI? 5.2L/100km around 7-12K for '06/07 model.
    2006 PEUGEOT 307 XSE HDI T6 Hatch Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au
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  3. 20th March 2013, 10:26 AM #13
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    The front of that is UGLY in a way only the French can achieve.


    I too will be looking for a car to replace Christine's Jackaroo (getting to the age it apparently starts falling to bits and costing $, and uses a fair whack of fuel)

    Ideally want a medium size wagon or hatch, good on fuel, a bit more refined than a Falcommodore, a bit more 'fun' than a Toyobishi. And for the $ a mid 90's Jackaroo base model might fetch....

    probably too much to hope for....


    Interestingly Christine has commented how heavy the steering on the Disco is, compared with the Jackaroo, so I suppose "lighter" power steering should be on the list there somewhere ?
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post

    Ideally want a medium size wagon or hatch, good on fuel, a bit more refined than a Falcommodore, a bit more 'fun' than a Toyobishi. And for the $ a mid 90's Jackaroo base model might fetch....

    probably too much to hope for....
    Gen IV Subaru Liberty wagon 2.5i will probably fit the bill, provided the price suits.

    I have a sedan for sale... Bit far away though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    Ideally want a medium size wagon or hatch, good on fuel, a bit more refined than a Falcommodore, a bit more 'fun' than a Toyobishi. And for the $ a mid 90's Jackaroo base model might fetch....
    Exactly the same criteria for us, to replace SWMBOs 94 Vitara. Replacement cost needs to be about the price my BMW F650GS will fetch
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  6. 20th March 2013, 02:36 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    Gen IV Subaru Liberty wagon 2.5i will probably fit the bill, provided the price suits.

    I have a sedan for sale... Bit far away though.
    Interesting - I've been focusing on a Subaru, given I really liked our old 03 Forester. Looking to spend about $7,500 to $8,500. I'm too bloody fussy though...
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  7. 20th March 2013, 02:38 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    Gen IV Subaru Liberty wagon 2.5i will probably fit the bill, provided the price suits.

    I have a sedan for sale... Bit far away though.
    Or not. Christine currently lives in Adelaide!

    Not that we have any money yet. Want a Jackaroo ?
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    2004 Subaru Liberty GT 4GEN Cars For Sale in QLD - CarPoint Australia

    Bit more $ than I will be able to spend though.
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    2004 Subaru Liberty GT 4GEN Cars For Sale in QLD - CarPoint Australia

    Bit more $ than I will be able to spend though.
    a lot of km too. I was hoping to find something around 150,000
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    X2 on the Subaru, If I had to retire the disco and get a normal car they'd be my first port of call.
    We've had 3 so far, and all have been a real pleasure to drive.
    Comfortable, lots of options, we've found ours to be very reliable and they go fast
    Only issue is mum seems to go through tyres like they grow on trees, add to that she cracked 2 rims in one go.....
    The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
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